Making a Successful Career Transition

Session CSC2, February 13, 2019

Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP

Past-President, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of HIMSS

Nayan D. Patel, CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP

Has no real or apparent conflicts of interest to report.

Conflict of Interest

• About Presenter

• Career Transitioning

• Job Search Info

• Branding and Effective Networking

• Secret Sauce

Agenda

• Describe what a job search looks like today and what to expect

• Define and discuss the different forms of networking

• Identify ways to create visibility

• Explain how to stay engaged and what to focus on long-term

Learning Objectives

• IT Leadership – 20+ years

– Baptist Health, Valley Baptist Medical (Tenet), The Heart

Hospital Baylor Plano, and Baylor Scott & White Health

• Education

– BSEE and MSEE – University of Tennessee

– MBA – Southern Methodist University (SMU)

– CHCIO, FHIMSS, PMP, CPHIMS

• Volunteer Service

– HIMSS Dallas Ft Worth chapter (Past President)

– ITOM Advisory Board (Southern Methodist Univ)

– Healthcare Mgmt Advisory Council (UT at Dallas)

– Medtronic IT Advisory Board

About the Presenter

• Reflect & Decompress

– Align yourself back to what you enjoy

– During search, take periodic breaks to decompress

• Research & Prepare

– Identify 10-15 ideal jobs and their requirements / skillsets

– Prepare 3-5 types of resumes

– Target roles as well as industries

• Your New “Work Week”

– Block weekly timeslots for EVERYTHING!

– Research, breakfast/lunches/coffee, events, volunteering,

reading, etc.

– And most importantly time to exercise for emotional balance

Career Transitioning

"In God we trust...all others bring data!"

-- W. Edwards Deming

(quality practice)

• Networking

– 70% of all jobs are found through networking

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Social Media Usage

– 84% of employers are using as a recruitment tool

– 9% planning to do so in the future

• Society of Human Resource Management

Job Search – Statistics

Job Search – #Unemployed

Source: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t12.htm

Duration Jan-2018 # Unemployed %

Less than 5 weeks 2,280 34%

5 to 14 weeks 1,943 29%

15 weeks and over 2,402 36%

15 to 26 weeks 981 15%

27 weeks and over 1,421 22%

• 8.3% chance of getting an interview from one application

– 10-20 applications to get one interview

– 10-15 interviews to get one job offer

– 10-30 days response time from job application

– 12 weeks average till start date

– Source: talent.works/blog/2017/09/22/

Job Search – Timing Stats

• Job Boards

– Subscribe to app & email updates

– Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter

– CareerBuilder, DICE, Glassdoor, Monster

– Executive Search Firms

• Social Sites

– LinkedIn

– Twitter

– Facebook

Job Search – Tools

• Research Job Descriptions  Match Resume

– Align Resume to Social Media Profiles

• Reality of Your Resume

– Focus on accomplishments

– Not tasks, duties, and responsibilities

– Make it readable, not overwhelming

– Remember the 5-Second Glance Rule

• Healthcare management field is expected to grow by 20%

by 2026 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Job Search – Sell A Match

“If quitters never win, and winners never

quit, what fool came up with 'quit while

you're ahead’ ”

-- Anonymous

• Job is yours to lose

• They want to “like” you

• Looks do matter

• You can be too eager for the role

• Timing isn’t fair

• You need show knowledge of their company

Job Search – Interview Tips

Expect an Emotional Rollercoaster

Source: http://www.spd.org.sg

“You never know when you're going to

meet the person that will change your life.”

-- Anonymous

• Always have

– 10 second pitch: what you do today (not your job title)

– 30 second pitch: what you’d love to do

• Talk, talk, talk

– Don’t brag, but express opinions about industry

– Read, read, read, and then express that knowledge

• Public image

– Ask colleagues for honest feedback on perception of you

– Use every opportunity to build your personal brand

Branding Yourself

• Digital Engagement

• Social Media

• Volunteering

• Mentoring

• Professional Development

• Social Networking

Types of Networking

• Public Profile

– LinkedIn (your online resume)

– Facebook / Twitter / Etc.

– Blogs / Publications / News

• Usage

– Quick validation of your background

– Networking for people you know

– Connections for sales individuals

Networking – Digital Engagement

• Visibility

– 57% are less likely to interview a candidate they can't find online

– 54% decided not to hire a candidate based on their social media profiles

– 50% of employers check current employees' social media profiles

– 33% have reprimanded or fired an employee for inappropriate content

– 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates

• Perception Matters – Lack of Social Proof might mean…

– You Haven’t Done Anything Impressive

– Exposes an Incomplete Career Story

– Reveals a Lack of Hustle

– Says Everything Anyone Needs to Know About You

– Drains Authenticity From Your Brand

Networking – Social Media

Source: https://www.recruiter.com/i/5-reasons-why-social-proof-matters-to-recruiters/

• Time Investment

• Builds Your Network

• Builds Trust

• Creates Perception of Your Knowledge

Networking – Volunteering

• Be a Mentee/Mentor

• Two-way Learning

• Rewarding

• Always Needed

• Applicable to Personal Life

Networking – Mentoring

• Certifications

– Long Term Value (Must be Maintained)

– Investment in Yourself

– Acknowledges Basic Skills in Discipline

• Advisory Boards and Councils

– Must Inquire

– Broadens Experience

Networking – Professional Development

“Life is not measured by the number of

breaths we take, but by the moments that

take our breath away”

-- Tahitian Choreographies

by Vicki Corona

• It’s Part of Your Job

– Schedule reminders

– Invest your time and money into it

– Make it a habit

• Balance

– With actual work deliverables

– With family… they need to understand importance

• Make it Personal / Transparent / Genuine

– Use storytelling to share your experiences

– My Secret Sauce …

Networking – Social Networking

My Secret Sauce

• Stay Engaged

– Find collaborative & engaging partnerships

– Give your resume lots of love

– Exercise and eat healthy

• Long-Term Tasks

– You have to constantly improve yourself

– Identify a few people you will always meet annually

– Say “Hi” periodically to many individuals (email, text, etc.)

– Use the data tools easily available for you

– Your “Network” is your “Net Worth”

Focus Points to Land

"In living life, you WILL occasionally fail. Your ability to

accept failure, learn from it, and move on without dwelling on

it, will lead you to your success... and along the way, you'll

probably find happiness."

-- Nayan D. Patel, summer 2002

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Final Thoughts…